Korean House
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2024
39
Score
Korean House has been inspected six times since 2023. Korean House was last inspected on Oct 24, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around eight violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “plumbing system in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 73, which Korean House's 39 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth solution at front counter tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator adjusted machine and retested at 50ppm chlorine with two cycles run. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened, portioned raw chicken on top of opened, raw squid in reach in freezer in prep area. Operator rearranged to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray/squirt bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled squirt bottle with blue liquid near handwash sink at front counter, operator identified as soap and labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Microwave/reach-in cooler missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Fan guard missing on interior of reach in cooler by the mop sink.
14-04-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in men's restroom wall to left of toilet.
36-24-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open.
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve on handwash sink behind front counter is not operating. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides and top of ice machine with black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer by mop sink is torn/disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor/wall soiled/ceiling has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen and under triple sink is soiled. Wall next to flip top reach in cooler in kitchen is soiled. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen and prep area are soiled/stained. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
39
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Wood dumpster enclosure is in disrepair with many panels missing or broken.
33-24-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen, dish room and prep area has some black build up. Wall behind grill in corner of kitchen has grease build up.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs stored on front handle of wok station. Operator moved tongs to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under grill has debris/build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Sink in large stall of men's room is not operable. Another sink is available. Hand wash sink in kitchen has a leak. Operator states scheduled for repair this week. Another hand wash sink for the kitchen is in the vicinity. Small leak at middle of three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution in kitchen tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 75ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelf under rice cooker in kitchen is raw wood in need of sealing.
14-06-4
67
Feb 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at reach in cooler in kitchen and at back prep have heavy black staining. Floor mixer with excessive debris/food particles inside of mixing bowl. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: Operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103 to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: Operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of non-operator ice machine has black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: Operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen, ware washing and prep area. Wall at three compartment sink and all walls in kitchen are soiled. All flooring in kitchen and ware washing with heavy debris and build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: Operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen stove top with heavy food debris. Interior lids of reach in coolers in kitchen are soiled. Multiple reach in freezers have soiled gaskets and interiors of the freezers are soiled. Sides of fryer has grease build up. Hood filters have grease build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: Operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen, prep and ware washing are soiled. All walls in kitchen, dish room, at three compartment sink and prep area are heavily soiled and have accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen behind/under cooking equipment with extremely heavy debris and grease build up. Floors in dish room, in kitchen, in prep area and storage area have heavy debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Violation remains, operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues/mold-like substance. Interior of both reach in coolers in kitchen, reach in cooler at back prep area and reach in cooler at front counter have accumulation of debris and mold-like substances. Interior of ice machine near dish room has black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Violation remains, operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
90
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
14
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Korean House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Korean House on file is from Oct 24, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Korean House?
Across the inspection record, “plumbing system in disrepair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Korean House.
How does Korean House compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Korean House most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Korean House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Korean House have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Korean House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Korean House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Korean House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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